Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Cast Accuse Demi Engemann of Planning Fake Affair

Cast members of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, including Mikayla Matthews and Jessi Ngatikaura, revealed that Demi Engemann had planned to fabricate a scandalous affair with Dakota Mortensen, the ex-boyfriend and father of Taylor Frankie Paul's child, as a dramatic finale for the show's first season. This planned fake affair, which was taken seriously by Demi, was met with discomfort and disapproval by other cast members, highlighting ongoing tensions within the group. Demi, who is married to Bret Engemann, faced backlash for this and other attempts to manipulate storylines, contributing to her depiction as a divisive figure and possible villain in Season 2. The cast collectively expressed a falling out with Demi, with at least seven women sharing similar grievances, indicating a fractured dynamic. Additionally, Demi addressed rumors of an affair with Vanderpump Villa's Marciano Brunette, denying any attraction or misconduct despite his admitted feelings for her. The show continues to explore complex interpersonal drama and evolving conflicts among its cast, available to stream on Hulu and Disney Plus.